Lawtech Insight

Lawtech Insight, produced by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, pulls together the latest news on innovation in the legal sector and beyond. As well as updates, it provides practical advice for law firms considering using technology.

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In this edition – September 2025

Can generative AI do it all?

Catherine Bamford, former lawyer turned legal engineer, talks through where and how generative AI can and should be used in the workflow of any legal task.

In the news

  • AI and billable hour can’t co-exist, says tech founder
  • Safeguards are in place for new innovative business models, says regulator
  • AI adoption is rising fast, but lawyers are held back by slow-moving cultures
  • Law Commission: possibility of creating a separate legal personality for AI
  • Ministry of Justice unveils ambitious proposals in AI action plan
  • AI strategies lead to revenue growth – don’t get left behind, warns new report
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